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Australian Defence Force - Thread

[FONT=Verdana]As the old Australian thread seems to have died a death, I thought I would try and get a new one going as there are so many superb photos around.[/FONT]
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[FONT=Verdana]This thread is only for the modern Australian Defence Force and is not meant to cover the world wars or Vietnam; please stick to todayís ADF and its Operations and Exercises.[/FONT]
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[FONT=Verdana]MODS if I am wrong in this and want to resurrect the old thread please do as you see fit, thanks.[/FONT]

First patrol in the Deh Rawood region

Soldiers prepare for their first patrol in the Deh Rawood region of Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

Soldiers step off from their base in the early hours of the morning in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

An Australian soldier patrols past a typical Deh Rawood field during the first Australian patrol in the region in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

A shy Afghan child peers at Private Toby Hering (left) and Warrant Officer Class 2 Scott Taylor from behind a wall during the Australians first patrol in the Deh Rawood region of Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

Captain Morgan Allen thanks a local community leader for his hospitality following the Australians first shura in the Deh Rawood region of Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

1st Mentoring Task Force soldiers are confronted with some very steep terrain and hot conditions during the patrol back to their base in Deh Rawood, southern Afghanistan.

Private Toby Hering takes a load off following the Australians first patrol in the Deh Rawood region of Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

Amphibious Assault - Live fire

[FONT=Verdana]Soldiers from B Company, 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment took part in a mechanised assault at Kaneohe Bay to wrap up the amphibious evolution of RIMPAC 2010. The Australians came ashore from USS Cleveland before travelling to the range in Amphibious Assault Vehicles driven by the US Marine Corps.[/FONT]

Airborne Combat Team Parachute Insertion

[FONT=Verdana]The Airborne combat team from 3RAR made a spectacular parachute insertion into the Combined Arms Training Activity near Charters Towers on September 6. Two Globemasters from 36 Sqn at RAAF Amberley and two Hercules from 37 Sqn at RAAF Richmond were used to deliver the troops and their eqipment.

Over 200 paratroopers did the jump from 1000ft and then took part in a realistic non-combatant evacuation scenario conducted by 3 Bde. Lt-Col Trent Scott CO 3RAR said it was the first time the Globemaster, which was the latest purchase for the RAAF, had been involved in a mass parachute drop.

"The parachute insertion was only the means to get here and it allowed us to get here rapidly with many numbers," Lt-Col Scott said.[/FONT]

Some of the Armyís most advanced weapon systems were displayed in a fire power demonstration during the 3rd Brigadeís Combined Arms Training Activity.

A combined arms battle group engaged targets by day and night with mortars, artillery, cavalry, helicopters and Royal Australian Air Force fighter aircraft at the Townsville Field Training Area on September 9.

The 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regimentís Combat Team Bravo manned the defensive position for the display and was supported by B Squadron 3rd/4th Cavalry Regiment in protected mobility vehicles.

Australian Army Host Fire Power Demonstration

[FONT=Verdana]Australian Army fire power demonstration at Range Control, High Range on September 4, 2009 in Townsville, Australia[/FONT]
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[FONT=Verdana]The demonstration, especially of the high range weapons, is intended to demonstrate the level and effect of firepower available to the soldiers of 3rd Brigade should they be deployed on operations requiring such.
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Australian Artillery - Afghanistan

[FONT=Verdana]Australian Army soldiers from the 8th/12th Medium Regiment attached to the 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery working with105mm Light Guns on July 28, 2008 in Camp Bastion, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery as the Army's only parachute light gun regiment, the Airborne Gunners primary role is to provide artillery support to 16 Air Assault Brigade Task Force Helmand during their operations to support the Afghan national Government in its fighting against the Taliban.[/FONT]

Exercise in East Timor

[FONT=Verdana]Australian International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Soldiers from the 8/9 Royal Australian Regimentís Alpha Company acting as the lead element during a Joint Company assault of an abandoned prison complex in Manatuto, East Timor.[/FONT]

Black Hawk helicopters fly past Mount Ramelau in East Timor

[FONT=Verdana]The Black Hawk S70A-9s are operated by the Timor Leste Aviation Group (TLAG) and provide support to the International Stabilisation Force for the movement of troops, supplies and equipment to all areas of East Timor as well as assisting with aero-medical evacuations.[/FONT]

Soldiers train for Close Quarters Battle on OP ASTUTE

[FONT=Verdana]Australian Soldiers from Recon Platoon, 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, during CQB training. This is being conducted to maintain basic infantry skills and to boost soldier confidence and proficiency when operating at short ranges in confined areas. The soldiers are deployed to East Timor as part of Operation ASTUTE.[/FONT]

Australian Soldiers Practice MOUT at JMRC

[FONT=Verdana]Australian soldiers from 9 Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment prepare to enter and clear a building of simulated hostile enemies during a training mission at the Joint Multi-National Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Friday.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana]Australian soldiers from 7 Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment await the go ahead order to enter and begin clearing a training facility of artificial targets Friday during Cooperative Spirit 2008, a multi-national training mission at the Joint Multi-National Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana]An Australian soldier from 7 Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment provides security for his entry team as they clear a building of artificial hostile targets Friday during Cooperative Spirit 2008, a multi-national training mission at the Joint Multi-National Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana]Australian soldiers from 8 Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment practice building clearing procedures before moving on to the "shoothouse" at the Joint Multi-National Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Friday.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana]Australian soldiers from 8 Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment practice building clearing procedures before moving on to the "shoothouse" at the Joint Multi-National Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Friday.[/FONT]

Thanks vor033 for starting this thread. Lots of Australian military pictures remain unposted.

Hi Mate, I had the same thought as i have posted a couple of hundred on the daily threads over the last year and it seemed a shame not to have an Australian Defence Force thread ! I know there was an older thread that mainly had Vietnam/Malaya/WW1/2 photos and there is a very hit and miss thread with Australian Special Forces but nothing for the bulk of the Defence Forces. Anyway, I hope it keeps going and people like it so we shall see how it goes